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I’m a graphic designer focused on creating clean, practical, and production-ready visual work.
I specialize in:
• Signage & vehicle graphics
• Branding & visual identity
• Packaging design
• Print & production artwork
I care about more than just how a design looks — accurate dimensions, readability, visual hierarchy, CMYK, bleed, safe areas, dielines, and making sure the final artwork actually works in production.
I’m currently building my presence on Contra and looking forward to connecting with businesses, brands, and creative teams that need thoughtful design with real-world application.
Let’s create something that looks good — and works.
@Özcan Özer Arabacı Your focus on dielines, bleed, and accurate dimensions stands out. Do you usually get involved with print vendors before finalizing production artwork?
Absolutely. When possible, I prefer to understand the printer’s production requirements before finalizing the artwork. Things like material, finishing, bleed, safe areas, dielines, and file specifications can make a big difference in the final result.
It usually saves time and...
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